Description
Music composition is tricky for elementary students. These Google Slides drag-and-drop rhythm blocks ensure student success while teaching about note values, meter, form, and lyrics. This resource includes 4 days of composition activities each building upon the next. It's sure to be a hit with you and your students.
**Also available as PowerPoint Versions.
Click the preview button above to get a better look at this helpful resource.
Save over 25% when you invest in this easy-to-use Music Composition Bundle.
Interactive Music Composition Activities Target Different Rhythms
Use different sets for various grade levels or differentiate within grade levels.
- Set 1 - Quarter note/rest, eighth notes
- Set 2 - Quarter note/rest, eighth notes, half notes, whole notes
- Set 3 - Quarter note/rest, eighth notes, sixteenth notes, half notes
- Set 4 - Quarter note/rest, eighth notes, half notes, eighth/2 sixteenth, 2 sixteenth/eighth
**Designed by a Google for Education Certified Educator - Level 1.
Each Set Includes 4 Days of Music Composition Activities
- Day 1 - Meters of 4/4, 3/4, 2/4
- Day 2 - Phrase Forms aaab, abab, abac
- Day 3 - Matching lyrics to rhythms
- Day 4 - Final Project
Also Included in This No-Prep Music Composition Resource
- Optional printable student checklists for each composition
- Student learning outcomes
- Student learning targets written as simple-to-understand "I can" statements
- "Learn About . . ." sequences to teach meter, form, and lyrics concepts
- Assessment rubric
- Detailed teacher directions for using lesson
- Suggested teaching tips
- Suggested teaching timeline
- Final project which guides students through the composition process incorporating all previously learned concepts.
How to Use Interactive Music Composition Activities
- Individual or whole-class lessons
- Centers
- Assessment
Lessons are designed to be taught over four class sessions.
From Happy Teachers Using Our Elementary Music Composition Bundle
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rebecca H. My students really enjoyed practicing their skills by using the rhythm blocks. I used this with both virtual and in-person students with our 1:1 Chromebooks.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MMA - Amazing resource! I use it both for distance and in-class learning! Such a user-friendly activity for multiple levels! Thank you so much!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Megan S. - I love the way that each student can work at their own pace and create their own compositions.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Angela. - This resource really helped me to teach music composition to my beginning students online! It would also be a fantastic resource to use in class or one-to-one studio.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Erin - This resource saved me an incredible amount of time trying to convert my regular PDF worksheets into editable documents. I am so very thankful I found this resource@! It was well thought out!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tammie R. - My students really enjoyed the opportunity to use technology while composing their own rhythms/melodies.
➤ Click the star to follow "Mi" and be notified when new resources are posted. All BUNDLES are 50% off the first 24 hours they are posted. It pays to follow "Mi".
Thanks for visiting Frau Musik USA. If you have questions, contact us through the Q&A or the email below. Remember to leave feedback and earn credit toward your next TPT purchase.
Auf Wiedersehen!
More Elementary Music Composition Activities
- Printable Color, Cut, and Compose Music Templates
- Farm Animal Composition Templates - Iconic Notation
- Farm Animal Composition Templates - Standard Notation
- Drag-and-Drop Composition Blocks - PowerPoint Version
Copyright © Frau Musik USA.
Permission for purchasing teacher to use with all classes and/or studio only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
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Description
Music composition is tricky for elementary students. These Google Slides drag-and-drop rhythm blocks ensure student success while teaching about note values, meter, form, and lyrics. This resource includes 4 days of composition activities each building upon the next. It's sure to be a hit with you and your students.
**Also available as PowerPoint Versions.
Click the preview button above to get a better look at this helpful resource.
Save over 25% when you invest in this easy-to-use Music Composition Bundle.
Interactive Music Composition Activities Target Different Rhythms
Use different sets for various grade levels or differentiate within grade levels.
- Set 1 - Quarter note/rest, eighth notes
- Set 2 - Quarter note/rest, eighth notes, half notes, whole notes
- Set 3 - Quarter note/rest, eighth notes, sixteenth notes, half notes
- Set 4 - Quarter note/rest, eighth notes, half notes, eighth/2 sixteenth, 2 sixteenth/eighth
**Designed by a Google for Education Certified Educator - Level 1.
Each Set Includes 4 Days of Music Composition Activities
- Day 1 - Meters of 4/4, 3/4, 2/4
- Day 2 - Phrase Forms aaab, abab, abac
- Day 3 - Matching lyrics to rhythms
- Day 4 - Final Project
Also Included in This No-Prep Music Composition Resource
- Optional printable student checklists for each composition
- Student learning outcomes
- Student learning targets written as simple-to-understand "I can" statements
- "Learn About . . ." sequences to teach meter, form, and lyrics concepts
- Assessment rubric
- Detailed teacher directions for using lesson
- Suggested teaching tips
- Suggested teaching timeline
- Final project which guides students through the composition process incorporating all previously learned concepts.
How to Use Interactive Music Composition Activities
- Individual or whole-class lessons
- Centers
- Assessment
Lessons are designed to be taught over four class sessions.
From Happy Teachers Using Our Elementary Music Composition Bundle
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rebecca H. My students really enjoyed practicing their skills by using the rhythm blocks. I used this with both virtual and in-person students with our 1:1 Chromebooks.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MMA - Amazing resource! I use it both for distance and in-class learning! Such a user-friendly activity for multiple levels! Thank you so much!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Megan S. - I love the way that each student can work at their own pace and create their own compositions.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Angela. - This resource really helped me to teach music composition to my beginning students online! It would also be a fantastic resource to use in class or one-to-one studio.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Erin - This resource saved me an incredible amount of time trying to convert my regular PDF worksheets into editable documents. I am so very thankful I found this resource@! It was well thought out!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tammie R. - My students really enjoyed the opportunity to use technology while composing their own rhythms/melodies.
➤ Click the star to follow "Mi" and be notified when new resources are posted. All BUNDLES are 50% off the first 24 hours they are posted. It pays to follow "Mi".
Thanks for visiting Frau Musik USA. If you have questions, contact us through the Q&A or the email below. Remember to leave feedback and earn credit toward your next TPT purchase.
Auf Wiedersehen!
More Elementary Music Composition Activities
- Printable Color, Cut, and Compose Music Templates
- Farm Animal Composition Templates - Iconic Notation
- Farm Animal Composition Templates - Standard Notation
- Drag-and-Drop Composition Blocks - PowerPoint Version
Copyright © Frau Musik USA.
Permission for purchasing teacher to use with all classes and/or studio only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.





